Lily Wren's Train Escapade to Rockingham

Hello again, quokkas!

Oh, do I have a story for you, darlings! Grab your cuppas and settle in, because this is the tale of my hilariously outrageous attempt to get to Rockingham by train. Prepare yourselves for laughter, confusion, and just a touch of drama!

You see, my dearest readers, I was invited to attend a fabulous garden party in the lovely coastal town of Rockingham. Naturally, I decided to travel there by train to enjoy the picturesque scenery and take advantage of the chance to relax and read the latest gossip column. Little did I know, the journey would be anything but relaxing!

As I hopped aboard the train, I settled into my seat, anticipating a smooth, direct ride to Rockingham. However, between the chatter of my fellow passengers and my fascination with the passing scenery, I didn't quite catch the non-Australian voice, sounding like Siri, announcing the Rockingham station. As a result, I completely missed my stop and found myself in Mandurah!

After taking a moment to collect myself, I managed to catch the next train back to Rockingham. Finally, I arrived at my destination, only slightly frazzled but still ready to enjoy the garden party.

When it was time to head home, I boarded the train once more, determined not to miss my stop at Canning Bridge. But, as luck would have it, I became engrossed in a conversation with a charming passenger, and before I knew it, I had missed my station again! This time, I ended up amidst the hustle and bustle of Perth city.

Exasperated and keen to get back to the village, I decided to forgo the train and opted for an Uber instead. Much to my delight, my driver was a funny Indian gentleman with a penchant for cracking jokes and sharing amusing anecdotes. As we weaved through the city streets, heading back to Bentley, I found myself laughing heartily at his stories, and my train misadventures quickly faded into the background.

So, my dear readers, the moral of this tale is that even when our best-laid plans go awry, we can still find humour and adventure in the unexpected. And remember, when life takes you on a wild ride, hold on tight and enjoy the journey!

Ta-ta for now, quokkas!

Lily Wren